As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) TAILPIPE FORWARDED FOR FUSION WELD REPAIR TO 4 X-TUBE SUPPORT BRACKETS. EXCESSIVE PLAY WAS NOTED. DETAILED INSPECTION REVEALED WEAR THROUGH DAMAGE OF BOTH X-TUBES VISIBLE FROM ONLY INSIDE OF THE TAILPIPE WHERE WEAR WAS THEN NOTED IN 3 AREAS. BELL ENGINEERING WAS INFORMED AND THEY WILL CLOSELY MONITOR SUBSEQUENT FIELD REPORTS.